Sedum ternatum Wild Stonecrop

Ohio Native Plant Natural Range

Visit the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service website to view the natural range of Sedum ternatum. Native Plant of the Year - LEAP (Lake Erie Allegheny Partnership for Biodiversity) - Native Plant of the Year 2015
Our Wild Stonecrop in full bloom!

Cultivation Information Wild Stonecrop

Small litle succulent plantSedum ternatum - does well in shady spots
Height - under 6 inchesFlower Color - WhiteBlooms - April to JuneSun - Shade - resistant to drought, leaves and stems hold water
Roots - Shallow, keep gardens weeded to reduce competition Hardy Zone - 4 to 8Soil - Dry, to moist, well drainedpH - Best above 7
Family - Crassulaceae
Young Woodland Stonecrop

Wildlife Significance


Nectar Source - Butterflies, flies and bees like Andrena forbesii
Pollen Source - For bees like Andrena forbesii and flies
Deer - Not a favorite of deer and other mammals
For more details on this plant, visit the Illinois Wildflower website
Propagation Notes Sedum ternatum
I learned the hard way about generosity, only transplant a few plants each year until your patch is well established.
Seed Provenance Sedum ternatum
Native Roots - Bio Bash 2017 - Nodding Onion Gardens 2018 to present
Contact
noddingoniongardens@gmail.com
Location
Columbia Station, Oh 44028 US
Ohio Department of Agriculture Nursery Inspection 2009 - 2025
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